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Draftsman
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What they do
A Mechanical or Electrical Drafter prepares detailed drawings needed to manufacture or repair machinery and equipment, with dimensions and other specific engineering data. Uses computer aided design software. May create diagrams for products that include mechanical and electronic components, such as cars or computers, or prepare the diagrams used to install wiring and electrical equipment in buildings or in electrical distribution systems.
$62,306 / year median in Idaho
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:
Prepare routine working sketches and layouts. Reverse engineering of components. Drawing/model conversion from 2D to 3D. Perform multiple drafting assignments requiring the application of design drafting principles, theories, standards, concepts, and techniques. Understands and uses labeling, dimensioning, and callout standards. Create section cuts/drawings from the designer's input. Work with and assist higher-level engineers and designers on a direct project-by-project basis. Other duties as assigned.Responsibilities:
Must be a team player, possessing the ability to collaborate with others and manage one's own reactivity during times of stress, change, or intense deadlines. Excellent organizational and communication skills are a must.Qualifications:
Experience :
2-5 years of AutoCAD. Must possess excellent 3D modeling skills and excellent 2D CAD drawing skills using AutoCAD. Must be experienced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).Education :
Minimum Associate's Degree in a Related Field. Trained knowledge of AutoCAD. Basic math knowledge (scale conversions, geometry, basic trig). Understand the inter-relationship of drawings. Understand the makeup of a typical drawing package. Complexity of duties : Attention to detail and technical abilities. Supervision received : Direct oversight from the Project Engineering Manager. Working conditions : Mostly indoors; some exposure to extreme noise, heat, cold, and dusty environments.- This is an on-site job
- Confidential data : Access to intellectual property that must remain confidential and cannot be reproduced.
- Must be able to pass a background screening without felonies and a drug test